# 8it — user reviews > 66 indexed App Store user reviews of 8it by 8it, Inc., rated 4.50/5 from 206 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8it/id1368976348/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8it/id1368976348.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 172 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 22 ## What do users think of 8it? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎯 Curated food recommendations from credible sources - 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface - 🍽️ Excellent for discovering hidden gems and new restaurants - 📱 Clean, simple design without unnecessary clutter - 🔍 Easy to search by specific dish cravings - 🏙️ Comprehensive coverage of NYC food scene - 📸 High-quality food photography - 🚫 Filters out unreliable reviews (no 'Karens') - 🔗 Integration with delivery and transportation apps - 👥 Community-driven platform for food enthusiasts - ⚡ Quick and straightforward search experience - 🌟 Focuses exclusively on food quality, not service complaints **Cons** - 🔐 Confusing password requirement for app access - 📍 Limited geographic coverage (primarily NYC and LA) - ❌ Poor customer support response for password requests - 🗺️ Inadequate search radius (1.5 mile maximum) - 📱 Inconsistent restaurant results across searches - 🆘 Difficult onboarding process requiring Instagram DM - 🌍 Not accessible to users outside major cities **Commonly reported bugs** - Password authentication system malfunctioning - Unresponsive customer support for password recovery - Location-based search not functioning properly - Duplicate restaurant results in different searches - App shows restaurants far outside user's location **Most requested features** - Expand to more cities nationwide - Expand to Boston area - Improve geographic coverage beyond NYC and LA - Global expansion - Increase search radius beyond 1.5 miles - Make app accessible to New Jersey area ## Newest reviews (13 of 66) ### 5/5 — Love *2024-03-10, version 2.4.8* Love - super great for finding new and reputable food/dining options. ### 5/5 — Really cool *2023-06-18, version 2.0* Fun app. Great way to discover food. Good user experience. ### 4/5 — Looks good *2023-05-05, version 2.0* The app is very interesting, I’m always looking for new places to enjoy and with this app I’m hoping to find some. My only disappointment is that it’s new and doesn’t cover a lot of New Jersey. I’ve seen some but they mostly are NYC. I’ll give it some time to build up the numbers. The concept is really great for a foodie like me. Good luck in future. ### 5/5 — So gr8 - and fun! *2023-03-15, version 1.0.16* Discovered this app while on a trip to NYC (h/t to the good folks at Lil Frankie’s), and love that I can use it here at home in LA. Take it for a spin - you won’t be disappointed, you won’t go hungry, and you’ll probably find a bunch of spots and dishes that you didn’t know/wouldn’t have tried otherwise. ### 5/5 — Love this app *2023-02-03, version 1.0.16* I use this whenever I am in NYC and want to grab a bite. No Karen’s, just quick easy to read reviews from some of the most knowledgeable NYC diners I trust ### 5/5 — Amazing App *2023-01-17, version 1.0.16* Everytime I go to NYC this is a premiere app for all my foodie needs. Love that it curates the best options in the area that I’m in making finding exactly what I want easier, and no review from and unsatisfied customer because of a problem with staff or some Nonsense.. 8it is all about the food, this app is gonna get huge naturally and deserves to be everywhere, awesome app 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ### 5/5 — New to NYC. SO HELPFUL! *2023-01-03, version 1.0.16* Just moved into downtown NYC and I use 8it all the time! Its perfect for areas like Chinatown where there’s an over saturation of the same foods… really helps weed out the nonsense! Also great for last minute date plans if your need a reliable review source! The recommendation are always spot on! ### 5/5 — Delete all your other food apps *2022-11-30, version 1.0.16* 8it has it all!!! They track every top dish reco & all the hottest food pop-ups, as well as the limited edition dish drops from the best restaurants in NYC. Then it connects you to everything you’d want in one button (order delivery, how to get there, restaurants IG, website, etc) ### 5/5 — MUST HAVE IN NYC 🤤 *2022-07-14, version 1.0.16* Let me tell you, if you don’t have the 8it app while embarking on a food tour in NYC you may fall victim to the Hardrock cafes and miss out on the hidden gems. This app single handedly curates the most delectable dishes with food porn photos that are nothing short of drool worthy. They’ll bring the food to you or scoop you up and take you there. I can’t wait until they’re global‼️ ### 5/5 — Better than Yelp *2021-05-03, version 1.0.16* This app is one of the best food related apps in my opinion. It makes it really easy to find great food. ### 5/5 — amazing app! *2021-05-02, version 1.0.16* i was in LA for the first time and had no idea where to go. yelp had a thousand reviews and left me confused. every restaurant had good and bad reviews where i didn't know if the restaurant was worth my time. i heard about this app and it totally saved my life! real critics gave me great reviews AND recommendations. didnt have a bad meal the entire trip. so glad i downloaded this and can't wait till it comes to my city!! ### 4/5 — Not useful for me/my area *2021-04-01, version 1.0.16* I don’t know if it’s because it’s a new app or if it just really isn’t that great. No matter what category I end up rolling I click on “I’m hangry” and it doesn’t even show food near me. The closest restaurant is usually 100mi away or more. I checked to make sure I’m sharing my location and it knows where I am. Also no matter what food type/category I land on it shows all the exact same restaurants every single time. Will not be using until this is fixed. EDIT: Changed to four stars because it’s still not useful to me but their customer service is really great ### 3/5 — Great idea...nothing local. *2021-03-18, version 1.0.16* Its a great idea...if you live in new york. Nothing came up local and it only gives you a 1.5 mile radius max. So unless you’re in a city location you wont find much. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Completely useless without the “password” *2022-06-19, version 1.0.16* When you download this, you have to have a “password” to use it. To get this password you have to reach out to the devs on Instagram(???) and give them personal information. This honestly feels like a weird scam. Just make your app work normally or remove it from the store. ### 1/5 — Password?? *2021-03-28, version 1.0.16* Need a password to use the app, I had to ask them on Instagram and they opened my question and didn’t reply!! ### 1/5 — Password *2021-03-22, version 1.0.16* It asks for a password to access the app and I’m not able to find the password ### 1/5 — stupid *2021-03-19, version 1.0.16* only works in new york and los angeles ### 1/5 — Password Required. *2021-03-18, version 1.0.16* Downloaded the app to use it on the spot and it requires a password?? Pretty dumb. Says to message them on IG about it and it’s been 3 days with no response. I don’t see why you need a password for this app. ### 1/5 — horrible app *2021-03-17, version 1.0.16* i couldn’t get on the app because i needed a password, said to dm on insta for password. NEVER GOT THE PASSWORD. just deleted the app. i do not suggest getting this app unless you want a useless app. ### 1/5 — Password *2021-02-28, version 1.0.15* How do I get a password I don’t have Instagram and I don’t want to have it. I’m surprised there’s no other way to log in forces people to have social media. ### 2/5 — password protected *2022-01-11, version 1.0.16* Wish this was more... accessible? App requires a password, with the only way to get it by answering company survey questions on an Instagram DM. I just wanted to use the app. ### 2/5 — Here’s what I would like to see in the future *2021-04-01, version 1.0.16* I think the idea of the app is great. However, I am unsatisfied with the fact that the places that come up when you search something are only NYC or LA. I live about 45 min from LA so it is no biggie, but I would like the app a lot more if there were food places from all around. ### 2/5 — Seems like a good idea... *2021-03-17, version 1.0.16* But got stopped by the whole “what’s the password” thing... annoying. But good idea ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — APP SLAPS *2026-07-23, version 3.11* So useful when you want to break out of your routine and try something new! ### 5/5 — The GOAT *2025-04-24, version 2.12* If you’re in NYC, it’s the only food discovery platform worth using. ### 5/5 — My favorite app 🎱 *2025-02-15, version 2.11* If you live in NYC throw away Yelp and use this app!! ### 5/5 — Are you living? *2025-02-06, version 2.10* If you aren’t using 8it are you truly living? No, the answer is a resounding no. Download this app immediately and step into the glory that is pop-ups and amazing food drops. Don’t wait until you’ve finished reading this review to hit download. DOWNLOAD IT NOW. ### 5/5 — Very helpful for specific cravings *2025-02-05, version 2.10* Our go-to when we know what we’re craving. Very helpful for finding dishes that are under the radar! ### 5/5 — Industry Approved App *2025-01-08, version 2.10* Most food review apps are trying to make money off us, the customers, and inevitably become worse after a period of time OR are leeches that prey on restaurants (Yelp). 8it is the opposite. It creates a community that mimics what anyone close to the industry will easily recognize - the close relationship between anyone affiliated to the F&B industry. A must have for anyone who is a “foodie.” ### 5/5 — Favorite app *2025-01-08, version 2.10* Game changer! I love the app and use it all the time when I crave something in particular. I’ve also discovered a lot of new bangers! Just great! Thank you guys ### 5/5 — Best food recommendations *2025-01-08, version 2.10* I love it! So easy to use and best dishes ever. ### 5/5 — Best Way to Find LTO Dishes in NYC *2025-01-08, version 2.10* 8it is more than just an app, it’s a community. A community of food lovers who are passionate about finding what’s new and next, the hunt and as the team has coined, taking it all in with the pleasure of #BigBitesOnly. Also FANTASTIC social presence. WARNING: Do not scroll while hungry or you will get hangry 🤷🏽‍♂️ ### 5/5 — NYC’s most trusted food app *2024-08-26* No other way to know about all the pop ups happening daily in nyc other than this app. It’s a must!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-19.*